The launching ceremony for the “Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Pilot Project” was recently held in Hong Kong, marking a significant step forward as the Civil Engineering and Development Department and the Highways Department jointly introduce cutting-edge engineering technologies to the city.

Earlier, the two departments set up a dedicated task force adopting a dual-innovation approach—combining technological innovation with policy innovation—and aligning with the national strategy of fostering new quality productive forces. The task force has introduced Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC), a material that has rapidly gained traction and demonstrated remarkable performance in both mainland China and the international engineering community, in response to the market demand for high-strength, durable, and low-maintenance construction materials.

The launching ceremony was officiated by Michael Fong Hok-shing, Director of Civil Engineering and Development; Yau Kwok-ting, Director of Highways Department; Ning Hon-cheung, CEO of the Hong Kong Construction Materials Association; together with industry experts, witnessing the official commencement of the UHPC pilot initiative. The pilot project aims to build up Hong Kong’s experience in UHPC production and application, cultivate local technical teams, and promote the wider adoption of UHPC—driving a new wave of technological advancement in the engineering sector.

Key technological advantages of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) include:

• Compressive strength reaching 120 MPa, two to three times higher than conventional concrete;

• While traditional concrete primarily offers compressive resistance, UHPC  additionally provides high flexural and tensile performance, enhancing overall structural behavior;

• Exceptional toughness, durability, and fluidity, enabling versatile application in various engineering scenarios.

We look forward to further integrating mainland and international standards, enabling the UHPC materials and technologies actively promoted in mainland China in recent years to reach global markets via Hong Kong—fully leveraging the city’s role as a “super-connector” and “super-value-adder.”